Flames dancing across a backyard might sound like a scene from an action movie, but for some homeowners, it’s an all-too-real hazard. Fire officials across the country are waving red flags about a gardening trend that many take for granted. From sprawling mulch beds to decorative wood chips, the very materials that make gardens look lush and cozy could be turning them into ticking firebombs.
What seems innocent on a sunny afternoon can become a nightmare on a dry, windy day. And the truth is, most gardeners don’t even realize the danger hiding under their feet.
